What happened on Tuesday September 23, 1980?

Here's what happened on September 23, 1980:

• Bob Marley's Final Concert Reggae icon Bob Marley performed his last concert, a poignant moment in music history. This performance took place during a period when Marley was battling cancer, symbolizing his enduring spirit and commitment to his art despite personal challenges.
• Premiere of Translations by Brian Friel Brian Friel's critically acclaimed play 'Translations' premiered in Derry, Northern Ireland, marking a significant moment in Irish theatrical history. The play explores language, cultural identity, and colonialism in 19th-century Ireland, showcasing Friel's masterful storytelling and deep understanding of Irish social dynamics.
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Opens Disneyland introduced the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, a thrilling roller coaster ride themed around a mining town, adding another exciting attraction to the park's growing repertoire of immersive experiences.

Events in 1980

September 23, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 23, 1980

Newspapers from Sep. 23, 1980

September 23, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 267th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 23, 1980 can also be written as 9/23/1980 in the US and as 23/9/1980 in UK and Europe.

September 23, 1980 in September 1980 calendar

Famous people born on September 23, 1980:

• Syu

  Talented Japanese guitarist and songwriter, prominent member of rock bands Galneryus and Animetal.

• Aubrey Dollar
• Antonio Thomas

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on September 23rd

Famous people died on September 23, 1980:

• Jacobus Johannes Fouché

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on September 23rd

September 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 23, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Diana Ross - Upside Down
2. Air Supply - All Out Of Love
3. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
4. George Benson - Give Me The Night
5. Johnny Lee - Lookin' For Love

September 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 23, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love
2. Randy Crawford - One Day I'll Fly Away
3. The Jam - Start
4. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
5. The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me

September 23, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 23, 1980 was Give Me The Night by George Benson, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. George Benson - Give Me The Night
2. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
3. The O'Jays - Girl,don't Let It Get You Down
4. Diana Ross - Upside Down
5. Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 23rd is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 23, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 23, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 23, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 23, 1980 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on September 23, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:42 pm and setting at 06:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on September 23, 1980

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Someone born on September 23, 1980 is:

44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 21 days old,

or 2329 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16304 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 23, 1980?

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 23, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 23, 1980.

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